What strategies have you found most effective for building a solid buyers list from scratch?

If you increase that to 250-300k then you can definitely pick up some solid rentals around Houston. 

Not sure I understand what you are saying here. 

Looking to understand current market trends to start a STR / Airbnb in Tobyhanna, PA.

I don't see how this would work but I think I just don't fully understand. 

.), but NYC is a tough market to operate especially when tenants become trouble.. would say standard eviction timeline is currently around 18 months, it's a nightmare when it happens that's why we are very well set up and we make sure to have a good relationship with tenants, (we can talk about NYC a different time,) bottom line it is a market with practically no vacancies, and crazy good rents, but very challenging to operate.All being said, I am looking to evolve into different markets, problem is I have no idea how evaluate a market and what I need to consider and how to even do market research on anything outside of NYC.. so, I would appreciate for some input on how to find deals, understand and underwrite different markets. 

Then, several single-family homes could fit the bill.Aiming for a cash-on-cash return of about 8% or higher is a solid baseline, but remember, this can fluctuate based on many factors including your specific market.

I would not recommend it.But if you can work with a team that already understands the market, has connections, and can help with the heavy lifting... yes, that can work well.They key is vetting that team.

My sister has a tiny fishing cottage on a little lake Papakeechie and she is booked solid from April to October every year. 

The formula used above is a solid rule of thumb.